9999 ACC EXT-003 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

09E017000 on 04/23/2009

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

10,780

Defect:

Advanced carbon composites, inc. (acc) is recalling certain ext-003 motorcycle helmets, sizes s/m, m/l, and l/xl. these helmets fail to conform to the penetration requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the wearer may not be adequately protected, possibly resulting serious injuries or death.

Correction:

Acc will notify owners and repair the noncompliant helmets free of charge. the safety recall began on august 27, 2009. owners may contact acc toll-free at 1-800-300-9813.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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Campaign:

10E012000 on 04/22/2010

Component:

Equipment:motorcycle:helmets

Affected:

21,084

Defect:

Advanced carbon composites (acc) is recalling all model ext-001, ext-002, and ext-003 motorcycle helmets, sizes s/m, m/l, and l/xl. these helmets fail to conform to the penetration, impact attenuation, and/or labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 218, "motorcycle helmets."

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the helmet will not adequately protect the wearer of the helmet, increasing the risk of injury.

Correction:

This company is out of business. please see "other recall related documents."

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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